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Paraguay's President Ousted By Congress

Paraguay's Senate voted to remove President Fernando Lugo from office on Friday in an impeachment trial that plunged the South American country into a crisis and threatened to stoke regional tensions.

After a quick, five-hour trial, 39 senators voted to dismiss Mr. Lugo, while four senators voted against and two were absent. Based on the decision, Mr. Lugo is to be succeeded by Vice President Federico Franco.